Physical altercation between Vangelis Marinakis and Grigoris Dimitriadis at Euroleague final

On May 24, 2026, shortly before the Euroleague basketball final between Olympiacos and Real Madrid, a physical altercation occurred in the VIP section of the Telekom Center. The individuals involved were Olympiacos owner Vangelis Marinakis and Grigoris Dimitriadis, a former secretary to the Greek Prime Minister. Witnesses reported that Marinakis approached Dimitriadis in a threatening manner, leading to a confrontation that resulted in a torn shirt for the Olympiacos owner. Sources claim Olympiacos executive Kostas Karapapas was also involved in a heated verbal exchange with Dimitriadis during the event. While some reports describe the incident as an unprovoked slap by Marinakis followed by a defensive reaction from Dimitriadis, others characterize it as a mutual brawl. The incident was recorded by the venue's closed-circuit television system. Public access to this footage has been requested to clarify the exact sequence of events and the specific roles of those involved.